absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē 
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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Once the first women went to space, astronauts started to use a disposable diaper called a maximum absorbency garment.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
This set, tested by our contributor Megan Wahn, scored exceptionally high on several fronts—including absorbency and versatility.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2024
This means that the FDA regulates all tampon production, absorbency, size, risk-assessment, design, and product testing over all, ensuring each brand's products are up to industry—and FDA—standards at-large.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 June 2024
When treated with fabric softeners, these items may lose their flame resistance, absorbency, or moisture-wicking properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
This set, tested by our contributor Megan Wahn, scored exceptionally high on several fronts—including absorbency and versatility.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2024
This means that the FDA regulates all tampon production, absorbency, size, risk-assessment, design, and product testing over all, ensuring each brand's products are up to industry—and FDA—standards at-large.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 June 2024
When treated with fabric softeners, these items may lose their flame resistance, absorbency, or moisture-wicking properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
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absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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